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NITROUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or containing nitrogen

Example:

nitric acid

Synonyms:

azotic; nitric; nitrous

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

nitrogen (a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues)

Derivation:

nitre ((KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive)

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